Bexleyheath Academy is a thriving and vibrant learning environment that is now at the heart of its own community. We are part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-Academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential.

The individual student is and always will be at the centre of all we do. Each one is very precious to us and it is essential that all of our students enjoy the best education and experiences possible. Our mission is to provide a positive, enjoyable and structured approach to learning where success is recognised and rewarded and students are encouraged to develop their skills. We offer a safe, secure environment with an aspirational ethos in which students can develop self-belief, self-discipline, consideration for others and enjoy positive relationships. All students have the opportunity to achieve their best. Our curriculum is broad and challenging and our pastoral care is exemplary.

We relish the opportunity and responsibility for driving student success forwards and we are very proud of the achievement of all of our young people.

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring English practitioner to play a key role in leading and managing our English department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop standards and will have the drive and ability to lead and develop the curriculum and quality of teaching. You will manage a large team and will be accountable for high standards of student progress and implementing strategies for effective intervention. This role will also allow the right candidate to contribute to the strategic direction of the Academy.

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding practitioner

Have excellent leadership and management skills

Have an understanding of the role of literacy across the curriculum

Have a commitment to excellent teaching and learning opportunities for our students

Be committed to continuous improvement and development of the faculty

Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.

In return, we can offer:

Excellent CPD focused in outstanding teaching and learning

The opportunity to gain leadership experience within a challenging yet stimulating environment

Opportunities to work within other academies across the AET/LAET network

Shadowing experienced leaders

Visits to the Academy are warmly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 0208 3035696.

As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

The position is required to commence September

Closing Date: 21/05/2017 at 00:00

Interviews: tbc

Information about the school

Bexleyheath Academy is a place where young people are able to develop confidence in themselves, aspire and achieve. A place where young people are prepared for a rapidly changing, global workplace and encouraged to flourish as creative, life-long learners. Whether through our academic provision or our arts, theatre, dance, music, sport or technology, we set the highest standards, encouraging all students to realise their academic and personal potential.

Our first rate educational experience is possible because of our dedicated, well qualified and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff. We place a high value on professional and personal development and invest in all aspects of training to ensure that we can provide the very best opportunities for our students. We believe that strong partnerships with home and the wider community are integral to our success.

We also firmly believe in an educational experience that places as much emphasis on personal development as academic achievement and want our students to leave here as confident, well rounded individuals equipped with the necessary academic and personal skills to make it in this fast-paced, ever changing world. To this end we have introduced a House system, which we hope will create an even greater sense of belonging for our students and encourage friendships between year groups and pride in their achievements for their respective House colours.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.